Sheriff Salary in Roanoke, VA

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How much does a Sheriff make in Roanoke, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sheriff in Roanoke, VA is $112,722. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $106,514 to $119,636, with most professionals earning between $100,862 and $125,931.

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What is a Sheriff?

A Sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England, where the office originated. There is an analogous although independently developed office in Iceland that is commonly translated to English as Sheriff, and this is discussed below....

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Average Salary Range for Sheriff in Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Sheriff in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sheriff in Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Sheriff ranges from $106,514 to $119,636 with the average base salary of $112,722. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,514 to $119,636 with the average total cash compensation of $112,722.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $112,722 $106,514 - $119,636
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $112,722 $106,514 - $119,636
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Sheriff Salary Near Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,628 - $117,518 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,205 - $115,919 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,706 - $120,975 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,748 - $122,144 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,683 - $120,949 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,220 - $120,429 COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff LOCATION Roanoke, VA MINIMUM SALARY $96,820 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,450
JOB TITLE Sheriff Captain LOCATION Roanoke, VA MINIMUM SALARY $77,468 MAXIMUM SALARY $105,344
JOB TITLE Sheriff Sergeant LOCATION Roanoke, VA MINIMUM SALARY $58,060 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,144
JOB TITLE Sheriff Lieutenant LOCATION Roanoke, VA MINIMUM SALARY $58,060 MAXIMUM SALARY $69,144
JOB TITLE Sheriff/Police Chief LOCATION Roanoke, VA MINIMUM SALARY $96,819 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,448
JOB TITLE Deputy Sheriff Trainee LOCATION Roanoke, VA MINIMUM SALARY $36,145 MAXIMUM SALARY $44,538
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About Roanoke, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is la....More

Roanoke, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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